High blood pressure patients have 22% higher risk of being hospitalised or dying of Covid-19: Study
Although from early on in the pandemic there appeared to be a link between high blood pressure and Covid, it wasn't clear whether high blood pressure itself led to a higher risk of being hospitalised or dying from Covid.
Nov 11, 2022, 15:31 PM IST
Diabetic control: Importance of working out to prevent onset of diabetes
Regular physical activity positively affects blood pressure, and cardiovascular health, lower harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides raise healthy HDL cholesterol, strengthens muscles and bones, reduces anxiety, and improves your general well-being.
Nov 06, 2022, 12:04 PM IST
Research: Women have lower ''normal'' blood pressure range than men
A research identified that while 120 mmHg was the threshold of risk in men, 110 mmHg or lower was the threshold of risk in women.
Oct 17, 2022, 17:06 PM IST
Women have a lower range of ''normal'' BP than men: Study
A new study shows that women have a lower 'normal' blood pressure range compared to men.
Oct 12, 2022, 19:49 PM IST
7 Best home remedies to raise low blood pressure
Blood pressure disorders are common, whether it is high or low. These tried-and-true home treatments may be the answer to your question about how to boost low blood pressure.
Oct 11, 2022, 15:02 PM IST
Older adults should keep a check of blood pressure at home, suggests study
The self blood pressure monitoring is important for those who take blood pressure medications. But why? Read this to know more.
Sep 24, 2022, 10:19 AM IST
7 Home Remedies for Managing High Blood Pressure
Keeping your blood pressure at 120/80 mmHg is essential. High readings can put you at a risk for a number of serious health conditions. Knowing the steps to manage high blood pressure would help in improving one's well-being.
Sep 18, 2022, 10:07 AM IST
Opt for a healthy lifestyle to avoid diabetes: Study
Healthy lifestyle options include increasing physical exercise, decreasing screen time, giving up smoking or vaping, cutting back on salt and sugar, upping the number of vegetables and fibre in the diet, and getting the recommended amount of sleep each night.
Sep 04, 2022, 12:17 PM IST
Unhealthy lifestyle choices link to high blood pressure in kids and teens!
The conclusions of the heart health experts' consensus paper were released in the European Heart Journal.
Aug 07, 2022, 16:05 PM IST
World Hypertension Day: Extreme heat can impact those with blood pressure issues, warn doctors
According to experts, during extreme summer weather, the body attempts to radiate heat which affects BP levels. An increase in temperatures and humidity can raise blood flow to skin, causing the heart to beat faster while circulating twice as much blood per minute than on a normal day.
May 17, 2022, 11:06 AM IST
Is use of aspirin linked with increased risk of heart failure?
The influence of aspirin on heart failure is controversial. This study aimed to evaluate its relationship with heart failure.
Nov 27, 2021, 14:31 PM IST
Optimal blood pressure helps our brains age slower: Study
Optimal blood pressure helps our brains stay at least six months younger than our actual age.
Oct 13, 2021, 12:48 PM IST
Berries, apples, red wine may improve your Blood Pressure levels
Researchers examined the association between eating flavonoid-rich foods with blood pressure and gut microbiome diversity. The study also investigated how much variance within the gut microbiome could explain the association between intake of flavonoid-rich foods and blood pressure.
Aug 24, 2021, 14:33 PM IST
Blood pressure medications safe for COVID-19 patients, finds study
For the trial, investigators enrolled 152 participants across several countries.
Jan 10, 2021, 18:07 PM IST
DNA: Analysis of future buried in blood pressure
According to new research, if blood pressure is measured from both the arms, then you can already get an indication of future diseases. Watch the video, for more information.
Dec 23, 2020, 23:08 PM IST
Poor sleep, high blood pressure and gut microbiome links discovered: Study
The research aimed to determine whether a 28-day period of disrupted sleep changed the microbiota in rats. The gut microbiota refers to the collection of microorganisms living in the intestines.
Sep 03, 2020, 17:03 PM IST
No link between blood pressure medication and cancer: Study
There is no evidence that blood pressure-lowering drugs increase the risk of cancer, according to the most extensive study conducted on the topic. The late-breaking research is presented at ESC Congress 2020.
Aug 31, 2020, 15:38 PM IST
Health issues during 20s may develop weaker brain, reveals study
The researchers found that people with better cardiovascular health at the beginning of the study were more likely to have higher scores on the tests of thinking and memory skills 30 years later than those with worse cardiovascular health.
Feb 27, 2020, 18:28 PM IST
Watch Daily News and Analysis with Sudhir Chaudhary, 23rd August, 2019
Watch the complete segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary. This segment of DNA brings to you an analysis of the top news of the day.
Aug 24, 2019, 00:04 AM IST
DNA: Hypertension not always genuine, can be a case of misdiagnosis too, says study
A new study says that people receiving treatment for high blood pressure may actually not be suffering from it. Here's a detailed report.
Aug 23, 2019, 23:12 PM IST